Tsitsikamma Village - Storms River V
The Tsitsikamma Village Inn situated in Storms River Village - The beautiful and untouched gem of the Garden Route, will host riders on this 3-day mountain bike stage ride. With tracks hugging the rugged coastline and views only seen on postcards, this ride is designed around the intermediate cyclist looking for an adventure without having to spend hours training every day.
The daily distances range from 40-70 kms and will traverse the mountains, plantations and coastline adjacent to the Village.
Stage 1
Start: Saturday 8 August 2015 | 08:30 | Tsitsikamma Village Inn | GPS S33 58.425 E23 53.200
Distance: 62.2km
Vertical ascent: 844m
Waterpoints: 27km | 51km
Spectator point: GPS S33 59.604 E23 58.269 |
Approximate finishing times: Leaders 10:30 | Middle markers 11:30 | Back markers 12:30
Stage 2
Start: Sunday 9 August 2015 | 08:30 | Tsitsikamma Village Inn | GPS S33 58.425 E23 53.200
Distance: 40kmVertical ascent: 663m
Waterpoints: 11km | 28km
Spectator point: GPS S34 01.377 E23 53.866 |
Stage 3
Start: Monday 10 August 2015 | 08:30 | Tsitsikamma Village Inn | GPS S33 58.425 E23 53.200
Distance: 45.7km
Vertical ascent: 780m
Waterpoints: 22km | 36km
Spectator point: GPS S33 59.987 E23 56.868
Daily Routine
08:30 Race starts
10:00 First riders arrive
10:00 Race medical facility opens
10:00 Bike Park opens
10:00 Bike wash opens
12:00 Lunch starts
15:00 Lunch finishes
15:00 Race cut-off - may be altered daily at the discretion of the chief commissaire
17:00 Bike wash closes
18:00 Race medical facility closes
18:00 Race results
18:00 Dinner starts
19:00 Prize giving
19:00 Bike park closes
19:00 Dinner finishes
21:00 Showers close
23:00 Lights out
